How to download Ayushman card? Check steps to get one in 24 hours, how to apply, eligibility and documents needed

Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), eligible beneficiaries are entitled to free medical treatment of up to ₹5 lakh per year, with the government covering the entire cost. To access these benefits, individuals must first obtain an Ayushman card. The process is now fully digital, allowing applicants to generate their card بسهولة from their mobile phones at home.

How to download Ayushman card?

The Ayushman card can be easily downloaded through the Ayushman app, the PMJAY portal, or the Umang app. Using your Aadhaar number/registered mobile number and OTP, you can download your card in PDF format.

How to get an Ayushman card in 24 hours?

Getting an Ayushman Card has become much easier, especially if you have a ration card. If your name is listed on the ration card, you can apply for the Ayushman card from home and receive it within 24 hours. Earlier, eligibility depended on a separate beneficiary list, but in several states, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, a valid ration card now serves as the primary eligibility document.

How to apply online?

You can apply for the Ayushman Bharat Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana card by using these following steps:

-To apply, visit the official portal at beneficiary.nha.gov.in.

-In the login section, select the Beneficiary option, enter your mobile number, and sign in using the OTP.

-Choose PM-JAY under the scheme section, then select your state and district to search for your name.

-You can also search using your Aadhaar number.

-Once your details appear, complete the verification process by uploading a photograph and entering the required information, such as your PIN code and OTP.

-After submitting the application, you can check the status by logging in again after 24 hours.

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Applying Through the Mobile App

Applicants can also use the Ayushman Bharat App, available free on the Google Play Store. After downloading the app, register using your Aadhaar details and follow the steps to apply. Once approved, the digital Ayushman Card can be downloaded directly from the portal or the app.

Ayushman card: Are you eligible?

Every Indian citizen aged 70 years or above is eligible, regardless of their income level or current health insurance coverage. Even beneficiaries under schemes such as CGHS or ECHS can opt for coverage under Ayushman Bharat.

The ₹5 lakh annual coverage includes medical check-ups, consultations, and treatment costs, along with pre-hospitalisation expenses, medicines, and medical consumables. It also covers ICU and non-ICU services, diagnostic tests, and necessary medical implants. In addition, the scheme provides for hospital accommodation, meals, treatment of related complications, and follow-up care for up to 15 days after discharge.

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Documents needed for Ayushman card

The Ayushman Card is a government health card launched in 2018 and it provides cashless treatment at thousands of government and listed private hospitals across the country. This card is specifically designed for economically weaker sections of society.

To obtain an Ayushman Card, you will need

Aadhaar Card

Ration Card

Mobile Number

Passport-Size Photograph.

In addition, having an e-Shram Card, Labor Card, or other government identification card can also help you in making an Ayushman card.

Ayushman card for Bengal residents

Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday said that the Ayushman Bharat scheme will be introduced in the state in the next few months when BJP is voted to office this time and said that the scheme will also benefit migrant workers.

At a private hospital event in Durgapur, Bhattacharya said, "Bengal is the only state where the Ayushman card could not be rolled out. There are thousands of migrant workers who cannot avail health insurance benefits using the Swasthya Sathi card. Any tourist can avail the benefits of the Ayushman scheme. The Ayushman Card will be adopted in the state from July this year after the new govt is formed."